Refuel Senior Supervisor

Serco; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Internal courses and apprenticeships

Employee assistance programme and 24/7

Job summary

Serco is recruiting a Refuel Senior Supervisor at RNAS Yeovilton to lead aviation fuel operations for military and civilian aircraft, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment.

You will oversee fuel storage, testing, and delivery, manage team competence, and drive continuous improvement while building strong customer relationships within the contract.

Qualifications

• Vocational driving qualifications and experience operating aviation refuelling vehicles in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of fuel quality assurance, testing, contamination controls and aviation fuel management.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH and environmental/quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of aviation fuel services, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage aviation fuel operations including quality assurance, testing and fuel accountancy.
• Supervise refuelling for military and civilian aircraft and oversee refuelling vehicles/equipment.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinate training, records and currency requirements for the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manage operational risks.

Skills

Aviation fuel ops

COSHH compliance

Fuel quality

Health & safety

Record keeping

Leadership

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Location: RNAS Yeovilton, BA22 8HT

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 38 hours per week

As a Refuel Senior Supervisor in our Airfield Engineering and Support Services (AESAS) team, you’ll lead the delivery of aviation fuel services within a highly regulated operational environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring fuel quality, safety, compliance, and operational readiness in support of military and civilian aircraft operations at RNAS Yeovilton.

By overseeing the safe storage, management, testing, and delivery of aviation fuel, you’ll help maintain essential operational capability while creating a positive impact for Defence operations. Working with pride, care, and professionalism, you’ll contribute to a trusted service that supports people, missions, and the future of critical aviation activities.

What You’ll Do As a Refuel Senior Supervisor

• Lead and support the delivery of aviation fuel services, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage aviation fuel operations, including fuel quality assurance, testing, contamination checks, fuel accountancy, and bulk fuel installation oversight.
• Supervise refuelling activities for military and civilian aircraft and oversee the operation of specialist refuelling vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and airworthiness requirements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and fuel management procedures.
• Coordinate training, competence, and currency requirements for the team, ensuring records and assurance activities are maintained.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, manage operational risks, and build strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders across the contract.

Does this sound like you?

• You have relevant vocational driving qualifications and experience operating aviation refuelling vehicles within a regulated environment (O Licence)
• You have strong knowledge of fuel quality assurance, fuel testing, contamination controls, and aviation fuel management practices.
• You understand health and safety requirements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), environmental regulations, and quality management processes.
• You’re confident using computer systems to maintain accurate operational records and support compliance activities.
• You can lead by example, communicate effectively, build trust with others, and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.

What We Offer

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting And Checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).